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Thin Ice

The documentary THIN ICE captures the zany and fertile imagination of acclaimed humourist Bruce McCall, and reveals his personal and creative journey from a 1940s boyhood in small-town Canada to present-day success as a New York writer and artist.

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2001-05-14
58m
English
Released
ONF | NFB

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Giant apes dotting the New York skyline waiting to audition for 'King Kong'... fine open-air dining on the wings of an aircraft - while airborne... A Canadian border town offering 'quickie baptisms' and 'hatless dancing.' The documentary THIN ICE captures the zany and fertile imagination of acclaimed humourist Bruce McCall, and reveals his personal and creative journey from a 1940s boyhood in small-town Canada to present-day success as a New York writer and artist. McCall has been called variously a "god" and a "genius" by admirers like Steve Martin and David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker.

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About Thin Ice

The documentary THIN ICE captures the zany and fertile imagination of acclaimed humourist Bruce McCall, and reveals his personal and creative journey from a 1940s boyhood in small-town Canada to present-day success as a New York writer and artist.

Giant apes dotting the New York skyline waiting to audition for 'King Kong'... fine open-air dining on the wings of an aircraft - while airborne... A Canadian border town offering 'quickie baptisms' and 'hatless dancing.' The documentary THIN ICE captures the zany and fertile imagination of acclaimed humourist Bruce McCall, and reveals his personal and creative journey from a 1940s boyhood in small-town Canada to present-day success as a New York writer and artist. McCall has been called variously a "god" and a "genius" by admirers like Steve Martin and David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker. Running 58 minutes.

Thin Ice Cast and Characters

The cast features Bruce McCall (as Self) and Steve Martin (as Self). Their performances are a major reason Thin Ice has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Thin Ice

There's a reason Thin Ice keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Where can I watch Thin Ice online for free?

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How long is Thin Ice?

Thin Ice runs for 58 minutes (about 1 hour).

Is Thin Ice good? What's the rating?

Thin Ice holds a 9.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of Thin Ice?

The main cast includes Bruce McCall and Steve Martin.

Is Thin Ice available in English?

Yes — Thin Ice was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was Thin Ice released?

Thin Ice was released in 2001.

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Where can I watch Thin Ice for free?

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What is Thin Ice about?

Thin Ice is a Documentary English-language film. Giant apes dotting the New York skyline waiting to audition for 'King Kong'... fine open-air dining on the wings of an aircraft - while airborne... A Canadian border town offering 'quickie baptisms' and 'hatless dancing.' The documentary THIN ICE captures the zany and fertile imagination of acclaimed humourist Bruce McCall, and reveals his personal and creative journey from a 1940s boyhood in small-town Canada to present-day success as a New York writer and artist. McCall has been called variously a "god" and a "genius" by admirers like Steve Martin and David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker.

When was Thin Ice released?

Thin Ice was released on May 14, 2001. It has a runtime of 58m. The film was produced by ONF | NFB.

Who stars in Thin Ice?

Thin Ice stars Bruce McCall and Steve Martin. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Thin Ice available in HD?

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